Mark your calendars for a symphony of community spirit and giving this weekend. The Hawai‘i State Library is kicking off their Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 7, and they're hitting a high note with a charitable twist. Between 9:00am and 2:00pm, attendees at the Summer Reading Kick-off event can donate gently used musical instruments to the Music For Life Foundation. From the strumming ukuleles to the classical strings of violins, your contributions are expected to resonate deeply with the aspiring young musicians of Hawai‘i.
Embracing this year's "Mele" theme—the organizers link reading with music's rhythm, encouraging a harmony of arts that benefits the youth. "Bring an instrument, share the aloha, and help inspire the next generation of musicians," urges the Music For Life Foundation, as stated by the Hawai‘i State Library. Significantly, all types of instruments are welcome, ensuring that the diverse sounds of mele find new life through various forms of expression.
Furthermore, the 'Ukulele Lending program, supported by the HSPLS, enriches this initiative. It's not just the sweet melody of an ‘ukulele that patrons can check out; tuners and bags are also part of the deal, echoing a library's ethos to make resources accessible. By allowing ukuleles to be borrowed as easily as books, the program aims to pluck at the heartstrings of community inclusion and cultural enrichment, as reported by the Hawai‘i State Library.
For details on the event and how your donation could sing a tune of change in someone's life, visit the Music For Life Foundation's website. As they say, to the world, it may be just another instrument, but to one person, it could be the tool that writes the soundtrack of their future, as per the Hawai‘i State Library.
